At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.

The Process Sciences team within Process Development and Implementation (PD&I) at Corteva Agriscience is looking for a highly motivated Chemistry Lab Associate Scientist to join our team at our Indianapolis Global Business Center. The PD&I group represents a sizeable portion of our R&D innovation engine working towards sustainable crop protection solutions. We are looking for individuals for our PD&I Process Sciences group who can work as part of a multidisciplinary team to help discover, develop, and launch our crop protection pipeline. The successful candidate will be responsible for chemical laboratory sample preparation and instrumentation support to enable crop protection discovery and development projects. This individual will work within Cross Capabilities teams and apply their expertise to support both NMR and High Throughput Synthetic Labs. Do you have a background in chemistry and a proven history in supporting chemical laboratories and meeting timelines? We want you to be a part of our team!

What You’ll Do:

Responsible for NMR sample preparation and NMR instrument upkeep and liquid nitrogen fills.Responsible for analytical sample preparation and UPLC maintenance and troubleshooting.Support the execution of chemical reactions using automated equipment as follows:Learn and operate high throughput equipment and software to support the design and execution of experiments (experience preferred; on the job training available)Utilize lab equipment to conduct synthetic tasks such as reaction monitoring, product purification and characterization (e.g., HPLC, GC)Troubleshoot/elevate instrument issues under realistic and reasonable timelines.Support experimental lab routine operations such as new equipment installations, sample shipments, consumables orders, etc.Prioritize daily work activities to meet timelines.Collect experimental data and keep a detailed lab notebook to ensure data quality and integrity.Work efficiently with other team members such as organic chemists, software engineers, lab informaticians, & data science groups to support the development of tools for end users and automation lab scientists.Demonstrate the ability to work independently as needed.Meet all the Corteva EHS&S compliance needs and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety.

What Skills You Need:

Minimum B.S. in Chemistry or a related discipline. B.S. in Chemistry with 3+ years industrial experience with chemical laboratory instrumentation (NMR, IR, Waters/Aglient instrumentation) and separation/purification sciences or M.S. in Organic Chemistry preferred.Demonstrated understanding of chemical laboratory instrumentation (NMR, IR, Waters/Aglient instrumentation), NMR and various analytical sample preparations and analysis.Demonstrated ability to operate and troubleshoot analytical & preparative instruments such as normal & reverse phase LC (Gilson and Teledyne ISCO purification systems) or SFC, & flash chromatography with UV/ELSD/MS detectors. Experience with Waters and Aglient instrumentation, IR and NMR instrumentation preferred.Ability to effectively interact and collaborate with multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams to solve problems.Strong scientific creativity, analytical and critical thinking skills, and demonstrated customer focus.Excellent oral and written communication and prioritization skills; ability to effectively communicate in a team environment.

What You Bring to The Table:

Technical Ability:  Must have knowledge of chemical laboratory instrumentation (NMR, IR, UPLC, flash chromatography, SFC) and analytical and preparative separation techniques. Must be able to work cross-functionally to deliver high quality support within timelines and to continually develop knowledge, meet project goals, and enable decisions.Interpersonal Effectiveness and Teamwork: All activities are conducted in a team-based environment. Success is achieved through the effective leveraging of cross-functional knowledge. The individual must interact well with others and be able to build and sustain effective relationships within and outside the Enabling Capabilities group.Customer Focus: Must be able to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.Initiative:  Must drive results independently as well as in teams. Must show initiative in planning and execution to meet defined goals and timelines.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father

Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits

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Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.